Cheap & Budget Hen Party Ideas

Best Budget Hen Do Ideas (Based on 55,000+ Bookings)

These activities consistently deliver fantastic celebrations across our 55,000+ bookings

After organising thousands of budget hen parties across the UK, these are the activities that work beautifully without breaking the bank.

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Money-Saving Tips from Our Booking Team

Practical advice from organising 55,000+ hen parties since 2007

Budget Reality Check

Most groups planning budget hen dos aim for £30-50pp for activities, which gives you 2-3 quality experiences for a day celebration or weekend away. Compare that to premium packages at £60-100pp and you're saving £30-70 per person. On a group of 12, that's £840 saved without sacrificing any of the fun, which can go towards better accommodation or your bar tab.

Where Budgets Disappear

Accommodation and travel typically eat the biggest chunk rather than activities themselves. A Travelodge in Manchester costs £40-60pp per night while boutique hotels run £80-120pp. Booking activities in advance saves serious money because last minute bookings often cost 20-30% more. The other place budgets vanish? Bar crawls where nobody's keeping track of rounds, so set a rough drinks budget before heading out.

Quick Ways to Cut Costs

Choose cities with affordable drinks like Manchester and Newcastle rather than London or Brighton. Location choice makes a huge difference to overall costs, so check out our full guide to hen party destinations to compare prices across the UK. Book accommodation slightly outside city centres and get taxis in, which often works out cheaper than central hotels. Focus on one or two activities rather than trying to pack everything in, because quality beats quantity every time. Pre-drinks at your accommodation before heading out can save you £40-50pp on a night out while still having the best time.